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Operations•by Staff•August 27, 2015

Jasper Engines & Transmissions Names VP

Jasper Engines & Transmissions announced the promotion of Luke Bawel to vice president t of Jasper's Supply Chain and Logistics Groups.

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Sustainability•by Staff•August 26, 2015

Fleet Technology Awards Announced

Six fleet managers took home awards and top honors for the efficiency and sustainability categories during the Fleet Technology Expo’s Light & Medium Duty Fleet awards on Aug. 26.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 26, 2015

Small Fleets Prefer Usage-Based Insurance Programs

According to an annual study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, more than half of small fleet managers (with two to five vehicle fleets) are likely to stay with their current insurance carriers rather than switch if their insurer offers usage-based insurance (UBI) programs.

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Sustainability•by Staff•August 26, 2015

Ore. Beverage Fleet Reduces Fuel Costs with Autogas

An Oregon-based beverage distributor has cut the company's greenhouse gas emissions by over 20 percent and saved an estimated $10,000 in fuel costs in the seven months since it converted 10 gasoline-powered cargo vans to run on propane autogas.

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Sustainability•by Paul Clinton•August 26, 2015

Fleet Managers Go Hands-On With Green Vehicles

Fleet managers drove a wide spectrum of green fleet vehicles including a diesel-electric hybrid cabover, battery-electric Class 8 rig, and plug-in hybrid SUV that's yet to reach the market at the Fleet Technology Expo's Aug. 25 ride and drive event.

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Operations•by Staff•August 25, 2015

EV, Hybrid Interest Flat for 3 Years

A new Harris Poll has found that U.S. customer interest in battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and gasoline-electric vehicles has largely remained unchanged since 2013.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 25, 2015

Michigan DOT Testing 'Smart' Roads

A 20-mile stretch of Michigan's interstate 96 and I-696 has been equipped with cameras and monitors to test the Department of Transportation's (MDOT) connected-corridor initiative, reported the Detroit News.

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Operations•by Staff•August 25, 2015

USPS to Rent Cargo Vans to Fill Delivery Gaps

The U.S. Postal Service has asked companies to submit proposals for a rental contract for cargo vans to "fill in for vehicles out of service," according to a solicitation posted to FedBizOpps.gov.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 25, 2015

Gasoline Falls to $2.63 Per Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline fell 7.9 cents to $2.637 for the week ending Aug. 24, according to federal data.

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Operations•by Staff•August 24, 2015

Navistar Names New Treasurer

Navistar International Corporation announced that Bill McMenamin, president of Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), will add responsibilities as senior vice president and treasurer of the company.

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